kenr
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Post by kenr on Apr 21, 2011 15:12:41 GMT
Imagine the scenario. You are given £4000 by a nice stranger. No strings attached apart from:
1. You must spend the money on a classic car
2. It must be an automatic
3. It must not be German or Japanese
4. It can be American
5. The stranger says that it should be tax exempt if possible
6. He also said that it shouldn't be a Triumph Sprint as 'they overheat' and the water pump is made of 'Gruyere cheese' or a Daf as they are driven by rubber bands (I didn't say he was an educated nice stranger did I)
7. No projects, gotta be 'good to go'
Sadly, no, I haven't been given £4000 I'm just a bit bored and wanted a bit of fun.
So, whatya gonna buy. Oh, it can only be one car. If it's imported, the fees must come out of the £4000. £4000 is ALL you have to spend no matter what.
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pauldaf44
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Post by pauldaf44 on Apr 21, 2011 15:21:51 GMT
Triumph Stag I know they boil over but that engine note is sublime
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spunkymonkey
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Currently waltzing Matilda
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Post by spunkymonkey on Apr 21, 2011 19:05:59 GMT
One of these (note: 3 litre not 3.5 and definitely not the coupe!):  or one of these:  *** edited to find smaller pictures! |
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33grinder
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Post by 33grinder on Apr 21, 2011 20:59:23 GMT
You could buy a nice reliable SD1 for that money....or a crusty unreliable one for a lot less... ;D
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pauldaf44
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Post by pauldaf44 on Apr 22, 2011 9:22:27 GMT
That 12,700 mile DAF 66 of course! ;D sorted! sorry mac you failed to take heed of point 6 and have lost 4k oh deary me ;D ;D |
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dillyman
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Post by dillyman on Apr 22, 2011 11:47:34 GMT
Classic Saab 900 convertible auto or Saab 9000 - I had one and still have the other albeit in manual transmission form.
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Post by daydoodler on Apr 22, 2011 14:49:16 GMT
It would have to be the first automatic I ever drove, A 1500 mk1 Ford Cortina Super in light blue with a dark blue flash
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paddydaf
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Probably now mowing the lawn
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Post by paddydaf on Apr 26, 2011 9:08:54 GMT
How about a nice Volvo 164 auto, come to think of it I'd love one myself!! Anyone know of one hiding anywhere!!  nice straight 6 motor... Mmm |
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paddydaf
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Post by paddydaf on Apr 26, 2011 12:41:22 GMT
;D just had an interesting suggestion !! I'm off to the Philippines v shortly how about a jeepney noooo problem getting one for well under 4k and could post. Sorry ship it handy enough too! Automatic and room for the entire village! Thanks pete  |
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33grinder
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Post by 33grinder on Apr 27, 2011 12:04:30 GMT
Absolutely! Here's one for those who don't know what we're talking about...  |
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Post by joe on Apr 28, 2011 10:29:14 GMT
The thinking man's MGB. They even have a B-Series derivative under the bonnet!
I'd probably have to buy a Stag, Austin 3-Litre or a P5 Coupe. Maybe a very early pre-HE XJ-S if I inherited shares in Saudi Aramco.
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nice straight 6 motor... Mmm
